May 9, 2015
Business Briefs (May 10)
CHARLESTON -- Hurley and Associates announces the hiring of Brian Bradley as a Risk Management Consultant in their Charleston office. Bradley is a licensed commodities broker and works closely with his farm client's budgets, cash flow requirements and risk management strategies...
Bradley hired to work at Hurley and Associates
CHARLESTON -- Hurley and Associates announces the hiring of Brian Bradley as a Risk Management Consultant in their Charleston office. Bradley is a licensed commodities broker and works closely with his farm client's budgets, cash flow requirements and risk management strategies.
"Brian is an exciting addition to our team." said Trent Hurley, CEO of Hurley & Associates. "His years of experience in agriculture, along with the discipline he mastered while serving in the Army will be definite assets to his customers. Additionally, we are confident that Brian will be an important asset in helping our organization reach its goals," said Mr. Hurley.
Bradley grew up in Sikeston and Charleston. After serving 4 years in the Army, he graduated in 2000 from Murray State University with a Bachelor of Science in Ag Business.
Over the past 15 years, Bradley worked for Monsanto as a Seed Quality Supervisor at one of their soybean seed production plants in Matthews and as a Plant Operations Supervisor at their Kearney, Neb., seed corn production facility. He also worked as a Field and Operations Supervisor at Monsanto's Marshall soybean plant.
FSCB ranked in 2014 Top 15th percentile of community banks
FARMINGTON -- Seifried & Brew LLC, a community bank risk management firm, named First State Community Bank in its 2014 Top 15th Percentile of Community Banks.
To gain entry into this distinguished ranking, the Bank demonstrated exemplary performance of balancing risk and reward based on the Bank's S&B Total Risk/Return Composite Ranking. This is no small feat considering that the Bank not only survived the Financial Crisis but actually thrived. This supports Seifried & Brew's belief that conservative, traditional community banking is the strength of our financial system.
"We're proud of our performance and believe it is a direct reflection of our management team and our staff members." Greg Allen, Chairman and CEO, said of the ranking.
Area doctor receives instructor certification
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Dr. Greg Pursley of PC Wellness Centers located at #5 Doctor's Park has recently achieved status as the sole medical professional Titleist Performance Institute Instructor in Cape Girardeau county, allowing him to use precise technology to analyze a golfer's form and use the analysis to create a more efficient golf swing.
"It's truly incredible what the testing and analysis can do," said Pursley. "Using these tests, I will be able to help golfers improve their golf swings individually, based on their own bodies and abilities."
Using high-speed video and orthopedic testing developed by Titleist Performance Institute experts, functional movement abilities and limitations are analyzed. From here, the knowledge gained is applied to golf swings to increase distance and control based on the golfer.
Pursley aims to educate golfers on effective strategy based on the results of this program. "There is a direct connection between a healthy body and sporting ability, and the information from this program allows me to help patients as individual golfers," Pursley commented. "When a more efficient swing is calculated, golfers have a better idea what their bodies are capable of and the risk of injury decreases."
Christa Akridge joins Century 21 Ashland Realty
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Christa Akridge from Oran is the newest realtor at Century 21 Ashland Realty in Cape Girardeau, after recently completing her licensing activities. Oran is home to Akridge so she knows the area well. She will focus on residential properties in both Cape Girardeau and Scott Counties.
With a family of her own, one girl and one boy, Akridge values the time of the husband and wife. She wants to make it easier for buyers to find a home.
"I am eager to jump in and have thorough talks with families. It is critical to listen to what people are telling you, including the kids. Most families know what they want," said Akridge. Akridge is passionate about real estate and helping families find their true home. These values are what drive her success. She never gives up on finding the right home.
"We are very happy to welcome Christa," stated Tim Merideth, owner/broker of Century 21 Ashland Realty in Cape Girardeau and of Century 21 Premiere Realty in Sikeston. "With her positive outlook and desire to help families, Christa will be a great addition to our team."
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